Incorporating Botox Into Your Dental Practice For Cosmetics.

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 780.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
This is a course in the use of Botulism Toxin in a General Dental Practice and explains how Botox works. As dentists learn not only that there are therapeutic uses for this neuromodulator but also cosmetic enhancements that are directly related to cosmetic dentistry, more dentists will be actively adding this service to their practice. This course will inform dentists what this treatment modality is and how it fits easily within the scope of a General Dental practice. It is designed to give to a head start on understanding the techniques and anatomy to diagnosis and administer the neuromodulators. You will learn about the newer Botulism Toxins that are currently available on the market and how to use them to help grow your practice. The indications, contraindications and complications are discussed with clinical examples shown. An in depth review of the anatomy associated with cosmetic therapy is covered and actual clinical cases are shown. How to integrate Botox into your practice is of course an important part of this course.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• A) Have a good understanding of how the Botulism Toxin works.
• B) Understand the anatomy of the muscles of the face.
• C) Recognize the complications associated with the use of neuromodulators.
• D) Understand that there is not a cookbook approach to the use of neuromodulators.
• E) Feel comfortable that this is a procedure that can be done by dentist.
• F) Be extremely prepared for when they take a hands on course and can concentrate on technique and injecting.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Kimmel is a General Dentist and has been in practice since 1990 on the West Coast of Florida. In addition to teaching Laser Dentistry with the IALD, he most recently joined the facility of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics teaching Botox and fillers to Dentists, Physicians and Nurses. He has completed several continuums on facial esthetics and holds a Follow with the American Board of Aesthetic Medicine.

Disclosure:
Dr. Kimmel declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program..

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Licensure:
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CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com